Governor Straub Toasted by Pie in Coos Bay Lobby
Oregon Governor Bob Straub received the first pie in his political career when a protester splashed lemon pie at him in a hotel lobby in Coos Bay. The protester was detained, but the governor asked that charges not be filed. Oliva Newton-John teams with John Travolta for the Grease premiere in Hollywood on June 4 at Mann's Chinese Theater.
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Emergency farm bill would crown a sultan of agriculture
Rep. James Johnson warns the emergency farm bill gives the administration broad power to set higher target prices through 1981. The House approved the measure 212 to 182 and sent it to the White House. Officials say the first action may be a wheat price rise from 3.00 to 3.40 per bushel, while feed grains and cotton gains are unlikely due to diver sion payments.
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Xavier student leader slams Leis over film dispute
In Cincinnati Xavier University, student government vice president Martin J. Brennan defended President Mulligan after Hamilton County Prosecutor Simon Leis called Last Tango in Paris pornographic. Brennan accused Leis of acting as a self appointed god in the controversy.
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Congress UKs tax credits clash over education levels
WASHINGTON UPI The House seeks tuition tax credits for elementary to college levels while the Senate limits credits to college. The fiscal year 1979 budget plan remains nonbinding until bills pass this summer and is revised in September. President Carter opposes all credits and may veto any such legislation. House votes authorize leeway for credits elementary through college by wide margins. Administration argues credits favor wealthier families despite loan and grant aid targeting the needy.
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Sinking blamed on hatch lid for Edmund Fitzgerald
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior in 1975 with 29 lives lost after a hatch cover collapsed and flooded the cargo hold. NTSB ruled the probable cause was sudden flooding from hatch failure, noting prior ballast tank vent and shell plating damage contributed to reduced freeboard and listing.
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FBI fingerprint check flags defense lawyers in Cleveland case
FBI tests found no defense documents among fingerprints on stolen FBI materials in the Danny Greene murder trial. The judge restricted testimony on the matter, while defense lawyers denounced the move as an inquiry into their honesty. Geraldine Rabinowitz admitted stealing 100 pages of FBI reports and informant lists for $16,000.
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Carter upbeat about Western swing amid poll dip
President Carter reports a very good reception on his three day Western tour and dismisses being a political liability. He notes bipartisan support from governors and lawmakers as he travels from Portland to Spokane while addressing tough policy issues.
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Public uproar over Red Brigades kneecapping attacks in Italy
The Red Brigades knifed two businessmen in Milan and Genoa prompting Italy to condemn any deal with the gang. Premier Andreotti convened the Inter ministerial Security Council to consider a Socialist proposal allowing Moro’s release without loss of face. A Moro bodyguard widow threatened self harm if any brigand is freed.
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